Behavioral Health Clinician LCSW LPC LMFT for Outpatient Mood Specialty Program
Behavioral Health Clinician LCSW LPC LMFT for Outpatient Mood Specialty Program
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Job Description
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Department:Psychiatry
Job Title:Behavioral Health Clinician (LCSW LPC LMFT) for Outpatient Mood Specialty Program
Open Rank: Instructor Sr. Instructor
Position #Requisition #34038
This position may be eligible for a onetime sign on bonus up to $5000.
Job Summary:
The CU DCAMH PMHI and CHCO are combining to transform childrens mental health care in Colorado building a coordinated system grounded in collaboration and partnership that provides all children highquality evidencebased youth and familycentered care through an ambitious and comprehensive strategic plan. As part of this transformative work we are creating comprehensive evidencebased outpatient specialty care programs including a Mood Disorders Program. We are looking for a behavioral health clinician to join our efforts in becoming a national leader in the assessment and treatment of mood disorders.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct clinical care to patients and families including completing diagnostic evaluations as well as providing individual family and group therapy.
- Develop and implement evidencebased treatment plans
- Engage in ongoing treatment monitoring collaboration with other providers involved in a patients care and disposition planning
- Maintain timely communication with team members supervisor and leadership
- Attend team meetings and educational inservices
- Enter appropriate notes and charge captures that comply with state and federal standards in the medical record for all patients seen
- Engage in quality improvement projects
- Serve on committees task forces and/or workgroups
This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed it is not intended to be allinclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.
Supervision Received
The Mood Disorders Behavioral Health Clinician reports to the PMHI Clinical Director Dr. Jessica Hawks.
Supervision Exercised
The Mood Disorders Behavioral Health Clinician will not supervise (e.g. hire terminate discipline and approve leave) other employees. There will be opportunities to provide supervision training and mentoring to mental health trainees.
Work Location: This role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora CO.
Why Join Us:
The CU Anschutz Medical Campus is a worldclass medical destination at the forefront of transformative science medicine education and patient care. The campus encompasses the CU health professional schools more than 60 centers and institutes and two nationally ranked independent hospitals UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and CHCO that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative interconnected and highly collaborative the CU Anschutz Medical Campus delivers lifechanging treatments patient care and professional training and conducts worldrenowned research fueled by over $705 million in research grants. For more information visit .
The DOP is one of the largest units in the CU School of Medicine and is comprised of 5 Divisions. The CU DOP sets the standard for Education and Training of leaders in psychiatry and mental health care conducts groundbreaking Research that aims to eradicate suffering due to psychiatric and substance use disorders provides ready access to state oftheart mental health preventions and interventions across the continuum of care and collaborates with the community and other key stakeholders to promote wellbeing among all Coloradans. We accomplish this vision in a manner that respects values and advocates for the dignity and worth of each individual and family.
University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance life insurance retirement plans tuition benefits ECO pass paid time off vacation sick and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available please visit:
Equal Opportunity Statement:
The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Instructor Senior Instructor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:
Instructor:
- 13 years of relevant clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.
- Minimum degree qualifications: Masters in counseling social work marriage and family therapy or related field
- must have a Colorado License or be eligible for licensure within the state of Colorado (LCSW LPC LMFT)
Senior Instructor:
- 13 years of relevant clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.
- Minimum degree qualifications: Masters in counseling social work marriage and family therapy or related field
- must have a Colorado License or be eligible for licensure within the state of Colorado (LCSW LPC LMFT)
Preferred Qualifications (applicable for all ranks):
- Minimum of 12 years of clinical experience working with youth and families postlicensure
- Experience providing evidencebased assessment and treatment to youth with mood disorders and their families
- Preference will be given to those who are eager to engage in all aspects of the academic mission (clinical teaching scholarship and service).
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Clinical knowledge and experience in evidencebased assessment and treatment of youth mental health concerns most notably mood disorders and their families in an outpatient mental health setting
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently
- Capacity for flexibility and adaptability in different work situations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively on multiple tasks and maintain a wellorganized work environment
- Effective time management and organizational skills
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse population of faculty staff trainees patients and families
- Ability to provide effective supervision to mental health trainees and consultation with other mental health professionals
How to Apply:
For full consideration please submit the following document(s):
- A letter of application which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications
- A current CV/resume
- List of five professional references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and offlist references)
Questions should be directed to: Jessica Hawks Ph.D.
Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at of Applications Begins:
This is an openended posting used to recruit multiple candidates throughout the year. We will contact candidates when there is an opening.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range or hiring range for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:
Instructor: $72000 to $80000
Senior Instructor: $72000 to $80000
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity experience education specialty and training.
The above salary range or hiring range represents the Universitys good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
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The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at .
Background Check Statement:
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty staff students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.
Vaccination Statement:
CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID19 virus and othervaccine preventable diseases. If you work visit or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work visit or volunteer respectively. In addition if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties you must enroll in theoccupational health medical surveillance program.
Employment Type
Full-Time
